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Posted by linkadge on December 29, 2009, at 19:49:31
I feel that MI has really taken a major bite out of my social development. When I was put on SSRI's in adolecence, I just didn't care about being with anybody or doing anything. I was quite content to just sit at home and watch TV.
Now that I am off the meds I feel a HUGE social void in my life - and at 26, I have absolutely no idea how to make friends.
Sure, online friends are better than nothing (I will be honest with you), but what about real friends?
Can anyone relate.
Linakdge
Posted by inanimate peanut on December 29, 2009, at 20:19:54
In reply to Social dysfunction - finding friends with MI, posted by linkadge on December 29, 2009, at 19:49:31
I can completely relate. I used to make friends so easily (in college and such). Now, I've lived in the same city 3 years and don't have any close friends here. I have a few people I know from the partial hospital program or support groups, but none of them are even close to my age (I'm 29). I love having them as possible supports/friends, of course, but it would be nice to have real life friends my age. It seems like with being so depressed that I know I'm not very fun to be around and I don't really go places to meet people. Making new friends takes energy, and I just don't have it while I'm depressed.
Posted by jAy_BrAVesT_FAce on December 29, 2009, at 23:42:46
In reply to Re: Social dysfunction - finding friends with MI, posted by inanimate peanut on December 29, 2009, at 20:19:54
> I can completely relate. I used to make friends so easily (in college and such). Now, I've lived in the same city 3 years and don't have any close friends here. I have a few people I know from the partial hospital program or support groups, but none of them are even close to my age (I'm 29). I love having them as possible supports/friends, of course, but it would be nice to have real life friends my age. It seems like with being so depressed that I know I'm not very fun to be around and I don't really go places to meet people. Making new friends takes energy, and I just don't have it while I'm depressed.
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Well, it's quite the opposite with me. I really *cannot* relate with people who talk about SSRI's and not being able to be social and all that. Actually, I think they just need to add some good mood stabilization. That is what I did. With a good atypical antipsychotic, and Lyrica and Topamax. In the past year, I have met the most incredible friends I have ever had in my life. Actually, probably the most meaningful too. Plus, I can go up and talk to woman much, much better and easier. It's amazing, but I actually have about 4 very nice woman "lined up" for dates! Not to mention 3 of them are almost 10 years younger than I am...and I sure as heck ain't no 'Hollywood' lookin' type of guy! heh..)
Hmmmm...maybe you guys just need to wait to hit the big 4-0. I really am beginning to think life starts at 40..lol. I can actually trace the *major* uphill climb over the past few years. I still have good days/bad days like everyone. It's just I GOT BACK my "mojo" or my "joie de vivre"!..err..whatever that "thing" is called..heh. Oh, btw...what is "MI"???? Curious minds want to know!Thank yous...
Jay :)
Posted by Phillipa on December 30, 2009, at 13:03:40
In reply to Re: Social dysfunction - finding friends with MI.., posted by jAy_BrAVesT_FAce on December 29, 2009, at 23:42:46
40's I felt wonderful working being useful, attractive and now at 63 it's over. And in 40's only tiny dose of xanax. Enjoy the 40's and I also have no friends. Did in 40's work ones but satisfied me. Phillipa
Posted by manic666 on January 1, 2010, at 7:03:49
In reply to Re: Social dysfunction - finding friends with MI.., posted by Phillipa on December 30, 2009, at 13:03:40
Now i am the reverse ,i was ill all my life but meds never entered anyones head , i was the craziest kid you would ever meet. i would do anything for a buzz to get the sh*t out my head.cars, women, drink, but not drug,s strange but your choise was anfet,s in them days, an thats the last thing i needed.i am famouse in my town for being a complete nutter. even though the main stuff happened 30 year ago.every one loves a complete tw*t an that was me. an they still tell me stories i carnt remember.now if i had took meds i would have been simular to what you are saying,So be someone else not yourself from time to time
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